Welcome to Contract Specialist Jobs

Find out what it takes to succeed as a contract specialist by exploring job requirements, preferred qualifications, potential employers, and more. Contracts specialists are highly sought-after professionals in numerous industries, including federal government, healthcare, and technology.

Job Requirements

Contract specialists typically require a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and experience with contract negotiation and management. Understanding of contract law and regulatory requirements is a must.

Career Path and Progression

With experience, contract specialists can advance to positions like contract manager, director of contracts, or even vice president of contracts, managing larger contract portfolios and teams.

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$116K - $144K *

Oversee the operation of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, ensuring the protection of digital infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to execute strategies, conduct assessments, and build a resilie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $195K *

Champion real-time threat hunting and incident response by managing blue team engagements focused on cloud security, enhancing detection capabilities and client resilience against breaches through inn...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a collaborative finance team to manage grant accounting and compliance for diverse healthcare programs, ensuring adherence to regulations and support for Alaska Native communities through detaile...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower clients by leading survey programming projects, integrating Python skills while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Manage multiple projects, engage with clients, and provide actionable insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate client relationships by managing key accounts in the South Central region, driving strategic growth, and ensuring satisfaction through collaboration with internal teams to align solutions with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to drive strategic program management for a leading Hyperscale Data Center client. Collaborate with stakeholders, implement solutions, and lead a dynamic team to achieve key business o...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that drives strategic construction inspection operations, manages multidisciplinary teams, and enhances client relationships across Michigan's public and privat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $190K *

Execute robust litigation strategies while managing cases independently and collaboratively. Join a dynamic team in a meritocratic environment that values performance. Embrace trial opportunities and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $115K *

Help us drive financial excellence by partnering with leaders to manage budgets, perform analysis, guide strategic planning, and enhance resource allocation across diverse programs, ensuring long-term...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $274K *

Partner with us to navigate complex regulatory environments, ensuring compliance and facilitating business expansions. Leverage your expertise to advise leadership and manage licensure processes effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive sales growth by cultivating relationships in your territory and exceeding targets. Utilize a consultative approach to address client needs and enhance product offerings while maintaining excepti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $205K *

Champion OT security initiatives by analyzing threats, collaborating with teams, and delivering strategic insights in critical infrastructure settings. Play a key role in safeguarding vital operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Drive the planning and coordination of major hydropower construction projects. Develop detailed schedules, optimize resources, and track progress to ensure successful project execution and timely comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as an Agile Project Manager, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams, and managing cross-functional initiatives for effective delivery in a fast-paced engineering environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the activation of clinical trial sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely operations from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $213K *

Drive growth by managing customer relationships and leading sales initiatives for Behind-the-Meter solutions, ensuring strategic alignment and delivering competitive end-to-end energy solutions throug...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of strategic account management to drive revenue growth in the Immunodiagnostics Division. Cultivate relations with laboratory stakeholders while expanding business in complex healthcar...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $104K *

Support a remote prevention team focused on fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Coordinate workflows, manage data, and assist in documentation for a project aimed at preventing child abuse w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee risk management for a fast-growing trading platform, ensuring compliance and developing innovative multi-asset products while analyzing market risks and client impacts...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$185K - $334K *

Contribute to strategic change by leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering high-quality consulting engagements with CXO clients, driving growth and innovation across the customer ecosystem while...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $145K *

Take ownership of project schedules by defining deliverables and timelines, negotiating interdependencies, and ensuring alignment with execution plans for successful project outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive effective project scheduling by managing scope, timelines, and deliverables. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate interdependencies and ensure adherence to execution plans for optimal cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$108K - $145K *

Shape the future of project delivery by building comprehensive schedules, defining responsibilities, and enhancing client outcomes through effective negotiation and proactive communication with all pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving complex project execution across diverse teams. Orchestrate the delivery of innovative solutions by anticipating risks, managing critical paths, and ensuring synergy among s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$133K - $233K *

Drive customer success by managing enterprise accounts, engaging with C-level leaders, and ensuring measurable outcomes while navigating complex environments. Own renewals, risk management, and cross...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a contract specialist do?question toggle

    A contract specialist drafts, evaluates, negotiates, and executes contracts. They ensure that contracts adhere to laws and regulations and protect a company's legal and financial interests.

  • What industries employ contract specialists?question toggle

    Almost every industry requires contract specialists. Popular industries include government, healthcare, technology, and military defense.

  • How much can a contract specialist earn?question toggle

    At Ladders, we host contract specialist jobs paying $100k and above. However, the salary may vary depending on location, industry, and level of experience.

  • What skills are required for a contract specialist job?question toggle

    Some key skills include negotiation, attention to detail, understanding of contract laws, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.